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Meaning of Hocktide | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A medieval English festival celebrated on the second Monday and Tuesday after Easter Sunday. The festivities involved men and women tying each other up and demanding a kiss or other payment for release.

historical

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

HOCl HOCM HOCN hoco Hoco Queen hocum

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